Marine Stadium Beach

Located on the southern end of the city of Long Beach, Marine Stadium Beach is a long and narrow beach situated beside a marine stadium that was built in 1925. The stadium was used to organize the rowing events for the 1932 Olympics which were hosted in Los Angeles. The part of the beach present on the southern side of the marine stadium is sandy, while the northern parts of Marine Stadium Beach are rockier. Dogs are not allowed on this beach. Marine Stadium Beach does not have any lifeguards but it does have restrooms and a boat launch area. Getting to Marine Stadium Beach is easy - it's located at 5255 Paoli Way Long Beach. There is a free parking lot available near the beach.

Marine Stadium Beach offers many activities, including water-skiing, motor boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, jet-skiing, paddle-boarding, rowing, and picnicking. The beach is best known for high-octane, thrilling water sports activities. You can water ski here between 8 am to sunset in the designated areas, while unrestricted rowing is allowed in the stadium between sunrise to 8 am. If you are planning to row here before sunrise and after sunset, make sure that you observe the stipulated speed limit and row with the safety lights on. The northern part of the stadium has a park and is a popular venue for hosting concerts organized by the local municipal band. The Long Beach Sprint Nationals are usually held in August every year as a part of the annual Long Beach Sea Festival, which sees exciting motorboat races being organized in the stadium. If you are looking for a less crowded beach for swimming and sunbathing, we suggest heading to other nearby beaches, including Belmont Shore Beach and Alamitos Bay Beach.

There are many nearby attractions near Marine Stadium Beach - The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a 1.3-acre picturesque Japanese garden featuring a koi pond, and hosts many events including screenings, workshops, lectures, an annual chrysanthemum show, koi auction, and an origami festival. The El Dorado Nature Center is a park spread over 105 acres that offers walking trails for exploring its natural forests, grasslands, a stream, and lakes. If you are looking for another attraction near Marine Stadium beach, The Long Beach Museum of Art houses an extensive collection of around 4,000 artworks that highlight over 300 years of dynamic American and European fine art.

If you get hungry, there are many great options within a 16-minute drive. Queensview Steakhouse is a high-end steakhouse offering delicious steaks and seafood and featuring a pleasant oceanfront dining experience. Q Smokehouse offers excellent barbecue dishes including brisket, ribs, and burgers served along with a variety of sides including cornbread and beans. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Marine Stadium beach, Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles serves excellent soul food including chicken and waffles.

If you are looking for a hotel near Marine Stadium Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4- Star Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton is situated 20 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a fitness center, a pool, firepits, cabanas, bike rental, watercraft rental, hot tub, and a fitness center. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown which offers numerous amenities including a restaurant, a pool, a hot tub, bike rental, watercraft rental, and a fitness center. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Marine Stadium Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Motel 6 Long Beach, CA - International City is located close to some of the major attractions in the city of Long Beach.